Brussels WW2 Walking Tour: Life in Occupied Brussels
Overview
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2 hours
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This is the official Occupied Brussels walking tour, created as part of an independent historical project dedicated to making the city’s Second World War occupation history more accessible to visitors.
During this 2 hour, intimate and easy-paced walking tour, you will learn:
- How the Belgian government responded to the invasion.
- How ordinary people adapted to survive: the Belgian exodus, black markets, bombings, and resistance movements.
-How the Jewish population was discriminated against, persecuted, and targeted for deportation.
-How Brussels managed to regain its freedom and peace once more.
The Guide
Héctor Martínez is a fiction writer inspired by the complexities of war. Drawing on research and storytelling, he created Occupied Brussels to make the city’s hidden wartime stories accessible, connecting documented events to the streets where they happened.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Palais Royal de Bruxelles
The official palace of the King of the Belgians. At this stop, we will explore how the population first reacted to the German invasion in May 1940, and examine the complex role played by the monarchy and the Belgian government before and during the occupation.
Now a high school, this building once housed a printing shop that became world-famous for a bold act of resistance against Nazi propaganda during the occupation.
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Brussels WW2 Walking Tour: Life in Occupied Brussels
What‘s Included
Visite guidée
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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